Whenever I wear my baby, curious parents ask me about my carrier. Having tried out dozens of carriers, I have a different favorite at each age for each different situation. If I have to choose just one carrier, however, I default to a ring sling. Lightweight and compact enough to fit in my diaper bag, adjustable for different positions, and perfect for breastfeeding, ring slings are my go-to baby carrier. Lots of parents worry, though, that baby is not secure enough in a ring sling.

The UpMama hybrid pouch-sling offers the adjustable flexibility and wide shoulder of a ring sling with the “bucket seat” and structure of a pouch.

There are so many slings on the market, yet our friend Jen at NursingMotherSupplies.com sells only the New Native Baby Carrier. Jen’s a breastfeeding expert who recommends only the best products for nursing moms.

Nurtured Family is offering great discounts on two of our favorite brands:

• $10 dollars off of any ZoloWear sling. Simply enter coupon code: ZW10964. Coupon cannot be combined with any other discount or coupon and may not be applied to prior purchases. Offer Expires: 06/19/09
• Use coupon code BB10964 to get 10% off of your purchase of any Boob Design maternity and nursing clothes. Offer Expires: 06/19/09

Eco-chic and earthy babywearing mamas, you are going to dig these hip environmentally-friendly ring slings from Chic Tots.

Babywearing is a natural way to enjoy your baby, and you can bond while going about your day. With a sling, you can hold your baby hands’ free and safe.

The designers at Chic Tots are masters at inventing products that are beautiful and useful, just like inventive mamas throughout the ages.

Politics aside, Sarah Palin’s candidacy has brought motherhood issues to public attention: special needs babies, teenage pregnancy, and breastfeeding and babywearing.
Sara Palin has been spotted wearing baby Trig in a Ingrid (Reversible) Baby Pouch Sling from Hotslings.
What a hip baby carrier! The Ingrid is cream with abstract red flowers that read as organic and nurturing, with a bit of pizazz.  The sling reverses to black and is made of cotton sateen.

You can get Sarah Palin’s Baby Pouch Sling, the Ingrid Hotslings from Along for the Ride ($58) or get this …

Trick or Treating with your kiddo in a sling, mei tai, wrap or carrier?  Make your babywearing part of the costume.  Here are a few suggestions from us here at Mamanista:
Kangaroo – Forward Facing

Okay, a marsupial may be an obvious choice…but still adorable!  Dress in tan, get yourself a pair of brown floppy ears, and put your baby in this adorable Baby Kangaroo Costume. Wear baby facing out in the kangaroo carry, of course! If it is cold out, put on an extra-large hooded sweatshirt with room for you and …

To Celebrate Labor Day, Babies R Us is offering some amazing Coupon Codes and Promotions, including $5 off $25 and discounts on strollers, baby slings and carriers, car seats, bedding, and more!
Click to use any of these fabulous special offers!
$5 off $25 purchase, exclusions apply. Offer good midnight 8.26 to 9.1
Save $20 on every Stroller or Travel System $99.99 or more. Offer good midnight 8.26 to 9.1
Save $5 on every Walker, Stationary Entertainer or Activity Jumper. Offer good midnight 8.26 to 9.1
Save $20 on Every Car Seat …

SlingEzee was the first baby carrier that really worked for me and is still my recommendation for a quality, affordable padded ring sling.
Now, SlingEzee has chic new patterns and an improved design to make the sling less bulky and even more comfortable. To celebrate, Nurtured Family is offering $10 OFF on SlingEzee Design Collection Baby Slings using coupon code TENSLINGEZEE.
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WANT IT: Click HERE to visit Nurtured Family and use these fabulous discount codes (offers expires June 27, 2008):

10% off all Anita Nursing Bras using coupon code ANITANURSING

$30 off the …

We’re big babywearing fans–the closeness, the bonding, the convenience!
So, we’re excited to share that Attached to Baby is launching a brand new storefront and you can save 10% on their selection of hot baby carriers. Just CLICK HERE to visit Attached to Baby and use coupon code MAMANISTA for 10% off orders between now and 3/18/08.
Attached to Baby has Buckle Baby Carriers (or Soft Structured Carriers), like the Ergo, the Beco, and the Angel Pack. These carriers combine the convenience and confidence of buckles, with the ergonomic advantages …